Eat Right, Stay Fit I'm Cheryl Koch, and I oversee patients' nutritional needs at the Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center. I'll offer the latest thinking on diet, nutrition, and exercise to keep you healthy and fit. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/ Sat, 07 Jul 2007 00:44:36 -0800 Yahoo! Get Healthy Bugs with Yogurt http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/weightkoch/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/weightkoch/17837/get-healthy-bugs-with-yogurt All types of yogurt can benefit your diet and your intestinal health. Sat, 07 Jul 2007 00:44:36 -0800 Cheryl Koch, M.S., R.D. Good for You: Peanuts and Peanut Butter http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/weightkoch/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/weightkoch/17761/good-for-you-peanuts-and-peanut-butter People who included most types of nuts into their diets two or more times per week have a significantly lower risk of gaining weight. Wed, 27 Jun 2007 01:09:10 -0800 Cheryl Koch, M.S., R.D. The Soy Advantage http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/weightkoch/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/weightkoch/17734/the-soy-advantage If you are looking for a new menu option as part of your weight-loss or weight-maintenance program, you may want to consider — or reconsider — soy. Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:51:16 -0800 Cheryl Koch, M.S., R.D. Coffee House Temptations http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/weightkoch/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/weightkoch/17712/coffee-house-temptations Nutrition pitfalls are lurking in most coffee-serving areas, in the form of cookies, cakes, brownies, and muffins. Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:41:56 -0800 Cheryl Koch, M.S., R.D. Important Pair: Breakfast and Fiber http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/weightkoch/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/weightkoch/17699/important-pair-breakfast-and-fiber To be a key player in your weight-management efforts, fiber should not only be a part of your morning meal, but of all your meals throughout the day. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:09:40 -0800 Cheryl Koch, M.S. R.D. Fruit Juice and Controlling Kids' Weight http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/weightkoch/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/weightkoch/17657/fruit-juice-and-controlling-kids-weight Reasonable consumption by children of 100 percent fruit juice (instead of sugar-loaded punches and fruit "drinks") is not associated with obesity in children. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:26:44 -0800 Cheryl Koch M.S., R.D. Cholesterol and Your Heart http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/weightkoch/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/weightkoch/17625/cholesterol-and-your-heart Doctors usually recommend that patients try to lower their cholesterol levels through lifestyle measures before taking medications. Fri, 08 Jun 2007 15:51:08 -0800 Cheryl Koch, M.S., R.D. Eating Healthy on a Budget http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/weightkoch/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/weightkoch/17515/eating-healthy-on-a-budget If you are committed to selecting healthier foods at the grocery store, you may have noticed that they sometimes cost a little more. Mon, 04 Jun 2007 23:08:30 -0800 Cheryl Koch, M.S., R.D. Summertime Food Safety Tips http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/weightkoch/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/weightkoch/17510/summertime-food-safety-tips Now that summer is here, it becomes even more important to remember and prevent the health risks that accompany food preparation during warmer weather. Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:55:56 -0800 Cheryl Koch, M.S., R.D. Nutrition Claims: Fact or Fiction? http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/weightkoch/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/weightkoch/17501/nutrition-claims-fact-or-fiction Remember: There is no revolutionary new product that is going to help you get and stay healthy. Wed, 30 May 2007 16:13:19 -0800 Cheryl Koch, M.S., R.D.